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The Prodigal Sister My little apartment. I was finally able to afford a cozy little apartment in downtown San Francisco. But that was a few years ago. Since then, the city has been booming and tech workers flooded the city. Generally, that's a great thing, but for a lot of people (including...

The Learned Student Christina grabbed her things and left the dorm. She didn't wear a bra, but she didn't think anyone would notice. The early morning office meeting with Professor Kelly was scheduled for 9 am sharp. Christina waited in front of the office. The professor wasn't there yet. By...

It was a big family gathering. Each year, our extended family would meet at a ski resort for rest and relaxation. There were always laughs and cheers since most of us lived far apart and we rarely got to see each other except for the holidays. I still lived with my mom while I went to college...

The Mutual Acquaintance The letter was a blessing. She could barely hold back the tears. Emily was fresh from culinary school and her new catering business was off to a rough start. She stood in her small apartment and reviewed every word of the handwritten letter. Dear Emily, I hope this...

She sat quietly in a private lobby and filled out the form, which was much simpler than she had expected. Name: Stephanie Kalinskii Age: 23 Height: 5'6" Weight: 124 lbs Ethnicity: white (Jewish ethnicity though, if that makes any sense) Drink/Smoke: no/no Health Issues: no, I'm perfectly...

How could I refuse? My sister had two expensive tickets for a private bus tour through Southern California. It was the romantic kind of tour where couples would be taken from destination to destination on a large bus. And suddenly I was being pressured to go with her. Let me explain: Our...

The Long Audition Anne waited in the room with every other girl. She remained in awe of the luxurious manor which was suited for a royal family. All of the women were stunning. Any of them could have become fashion models or beauty pageant contestants, but they chose to work for the heiress...

There's nothing sexier than a confident woman. Sienna was a woman who exudes that confidence. It had propelled her to stardom. In high school, she won the lead role for every play she auditioned for. In college, she performed bigger plays. In her late 20's, she earned supporting roles for...

The Big Promotion All she was told was that it was a special position, created specifically for her, and that she'd be reporting directly to upper management. The exact details and terms of the job were still vague, but still, Lauren knew how things worked at the management level. Often times...

A confident woman should embrace her sexuality. Melinda arrived at the Miami airport and already she looked like a tourist. She knew the weather was going to be hot, so she dressed fairly light, but not light enough compared to everyone else. When she pushed her luggage on a cart to the...